“Today I met a fellow named Jack Lehr. He's a soldier in the army of compassion. That means he's a person who is taking time out of his life to volunteer to help people. Jack has been involved with tutoring people in GED preparation programs. That means he's a mentor, see. Jack has taken time out of his life to help somebody who needs some help.”

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps greeter Jack Lehr
Columbus, Ohio
August 5, 2004

• PRESIDENT BUSH ANNOUNCES MENTORING GRANTS.    President Bush this week announced $45.6 million in grants to provide mentors to children of prisoners. The grants are the latest in President Bush’s agenda of compassion in action….
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• NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSOCIATION ANSWERS PRESIDENT’S CALL TO SERVICE.   Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of USA Freedom Corps Desiree T. Sayle this week welcomed The National Corn Growers Association as a participating organization with Volunteers for Prosperity, an initiative launched by President Bush to encourage skilled American professionals to support U.S. efforts for global health and economic growth….  
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES MINNESOTA MAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President Bush met Bryan Comstock when he arrived in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Wednesday, August 4, 2004. Comstock is a volunteer firefighter with the Mankato Fire Department…. 
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